Could it also be that the T/A's have been around for such a long time that they seem period-correct? My recollection (not warranted to be accurate) is that the performance tires of the late 60's and early 70's were the Goodyear Polyglas and the Firestone Wide O-val. I think the T/A's came along shortly thereafter and were represented to be a performance upgrade over the other 2. The Uniroyal Tiger Paw was introduced in there somewhere, too. Any tire historians out there?

You are absolutly on point with that! In 1972 the TAs WERE an "upgrade" over the bias-belts Polyglas or Wide Ovals. The TAs are close to "period" and buyers at BJ and other drug fests are conditioned to expect them. I just wouldn't DRIVE on them............

In a 15" tire on a Cobra there are limited choices today but I wouldn't put the TA in the running. Yes, Avons are expensive but you get the performance you would expect. The Mickey Thompson SRs and STs are a vastly better tire than the BFG and not much more expensive.

This thread reminds me of what happens on the Porsche
Forum " when you mention the word o*l. It will just keep going
And going.

It's simple " if your just bangin around town " some spirited driving " some cool burnouts
and just plain driving . BF t/a is just fine and work extremely well.

If your going to be getting more serious about driving and participating in any variety of motorsports" you are going to be using purpose built tires.

My favorite is reading people banging on t/a"s like your taking your life into your own hands by even starting your car with them on ... Stop it already At no time in any language dies BF claim that ta"s are competition. Class tires ". They are simply quality tires with some performance characteristics mainly used on muscle cars ". Not race cars Muscle cars

Does anybody remember the never ever ending smak talk about yoko avs ? Then they discontinued them and everyone went ". Damn that was a great tire for the price I had it good.

If ta/s were to be discontinued it would be a real drag for many.... And they are part of muscle car history so some respect is warranted. There not the same rubber and design from 40 years ago"

I am now officially done both reading and writing about T/A"s And yes I run T/A from October to May and Avon June thru Sept .

This is simple and has been explained well to you. You continue to promote your conjecture in the face of real experience. Fine.

You are apparently one of those people who cannot learn from the experience of others and you will have to learn for yourself. Good Luck.

My Cobra had BFG's on it when I got it. With the power these cars are capable of and the light weight, it was like driving on an ice rink!

Switched to Billboards. Once they are warmed up, it's like night and day. Thinking about Avons next, but never back to the BFG's.

BTW, I still have the set I took off the car if anyone is interested or just has a death wish.....

This will answer this for me. Since no can understand the question.

itbites. If you had to sell your cobra and your curent tires were in bad shape. Would you put T/As on it to sell?

Ok ok!!! I won't say T/As AGAIN!!! JEEZZZZ!!

Surrender was a good option, or I suspect the beatings would just continue.....;)

Right on!!

the short answer is: yes

Ill sell you a pair of Mich Pilot Sports for 200 bucks-they look awesome and are way better than the BFG's 335 & 245's less than 1000 miles on them. I didn't say "T/A" either!!!

LOL!!! Good one GBowman! But I am running 295-50-15 and 235-60-15.,and I guess you know what brand they are!! I'M not allowed to say!:LOL:

Still love you guys!! Best site ever!!!

4.62 mil.

avon.... Put white letters on your tires!!!!!!!

Anyone that has diven one of these cars with Avons will never use anything else. We spend the money on the cars of our dreams and then put cheaper tires on it?

White letters BTW.....

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/...ps87682369.jpg

Go to my profile, you will see me in a Kirkham I drove with T/A' s

You will see them in mine as well, had them on my R-Model and on my Cobra... Eneded up with Yokohamas on the mustang, and Goodyear BB's and then Avons on the Cobra. I have a lot of miles on the T/A's. They simply do not stack up to handling, the feel, the look of either the Goodyears or the Avons!

bwmbd10, Thanks for the reply. When I am on the road this spring and if I feel they are dangerous,they will be gone!!! Even If I have to sell my COBRA I will not put them on and hope the next guy dosen't kill himself like it seems alot of people do.

I had Coopers On my "69" VETTE and like them.

Oh yeah AWSOME GT!!!

Do they make AVONS in 295x50x15???????